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HC12 TOW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,260 mi
Last recorded167,260 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC12 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 167,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 162,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,186 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,929 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 118,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,275 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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HC12 TOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC12 TOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HC12 TOW registered?

HC12 TOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is HC12 TOW safe to buy?

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